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Quentin Blake

Quentin Blake's first book, Patrick, was published in 1968 and was followed by classics such as Mister Magnolia, All Join In, and Clown. He is best known for illustrating Roald Dahl’s books. A patron of the Association of Illustrators, he was awarded the Kate Greenaway Medal in 1980 and the international Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2002, and was the inaugural British Children’s Laureate from 1999 to 2001.
The Witches
The BFG
Matilda
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Boy and Going Solo
Boy
The BFG

Books

The Witches
The BFG
Matilda
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Boy and Going Solo
Boy
The BFG

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